McGraw-Hill Connect(R) is a subscription-based learning service
accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this
option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course.
Your subscription to Connect includes the following:
- SmartBook(R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook
that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are
learning the content.
- Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus,
notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.
- Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your
assignments and tips for improvement.
- The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book.
This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping
- Speech Assignment/Capture was designed for use in face-to-face,
real-time classrooms, as well as online and hybrid courses. Speech
Assignment allows you to evaluate your learners' speeches using fully
customizable rubrics. You can also create and manage peer review
assignments and upload videos on behalf of learners for optimal
flexibility. Learners can access rubrics and leave comments when
preparing self-reviews and peer reviews. They can easily upload a video
of their speech from their hard drive or use Connect's built in video
recorder. Learners can even attach and upload additional files or
documents, such as a works cited page or a PowerPoint presentation.
o Peer Review. Peer review assignments are easier than ever. Create and
manage peer review assignments and customize privacy settings.
o Speech Assessment. Connect Speech Capture lets you customize the
assignments, including self-reviews and peer reviews. It also saves your
frequently used comments, simplifying your efforts to provide feedback.
o Self-Reflection. The self-review feature allows learners to revisit
their own presentations and compare their progress over time.
Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http:
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